Jet Turbine Locomotives

Posted by michael on Wednesday October 16, 2002 @10:23AM from the leave-the-driving-to-us dept.

An anonymous submitter writes "I saw this article in the paper today. Not only is it lighter than a comparable diesel engine, it should burn the fuel more completely and be a bit better for the environment. Not to mention it is much faster. They should make more of a point that the North American railway system needs a major overhaul in order to support faster trains." The Department of Transportation has some information about next-generation trains, including a design incorporating a flywheel to improve acceleration.

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Wow by Konster · 2002-10-16 10:51 · Score: 1, Offtopic

Imagine if we could get one of these to power a Beowulf Cluster!
Re:Now don't get too excited.... by morcheeba · 2002-10-16 11:23 · Score: 1, Offtopic

In unrelated news, green tribbles have invaded the US, starting with washington. It is not known if they'll reach Canada.

(check out the picture of the train at yahoo)

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